App Weekender: 30 new apps for Android you should try this weekend (Week 24)

Time for new apps for Android to check out in the App Weekender! We have a World Cup update to predictive keyboard ai.type, a pricey launcher with big icons catered to aging parents with smartphones, Push Panic game finally hits Android (but flagged as Adware… so download at your own annoyance), and a slick speed spelling word game called Turbo Words. These are some of the gems that came through our queue this week so we haven’t reviewed them yet but they look enticing enough to download… let us know what you think of the new apps in the comments. There’s easy one click links below to download in Google Play. Enjoy! 😉

ai.type Keyboard FreeFreeOver 10 million users enjoy ai.type! Trial version – Unique features will be available for 14 days only (other features are unlimited!). *** Now launching a brand new premium version with emoji support, significantly improved next word prediction capabilities and a refreshing ‘FLAT’ design, ai.type is the smartest Android keyboard with context aware features. ai.type enables next word prediction, completion, correction…

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Toshl Currency ConverterFreeThe quickest and sleekest way to convert currency on the move. Toshl Currency is simple, effective, yet pleasing to the eye. Simply enter the amount in foreign currency that you want converted to your home currency and it will be done instantly. Convert Euros to Dollars, Dollars to Euros, Pesos to Dollars or any currency combination you like.

IP ToolsFreeThe “IP Tools” is powerful and handy application for network analyzing. This app includes the most widespread utilites which you may find in Windows and Linux. Everything that is necessary to get information about the IP address or website – now in your device. The simple interface lets you to know current ip address and get information about any web address…

BIG Launcher$10.00A fast and simple Android interface for seniors and people with vision problems. Or even you, if you hate millions of icons. BIG Launcher makes the smartphone suitable for seniors, children, and people with eye diseases, motor problems or the legally blind. Visually impaired and technically challenged users can use the simple and easy-to-read interface with ease.

Sketch Kit - Drawing AppFreeConverts your smart phone into a sketchbook and Share your art with friends. Now you can make art anywhere when you turn your cell phone into a sketchbook. You can start with a blank canvas or enhance an existing file. Draw, paint, add text, or choose from our library of fun animations. Whether want to enhance a photo, add notations to a map, or create something original, Sketch Kit is the perfect tool!

Flynx BetaFreeNever waste your precious time watching page loads in a browser. Flynx allows you to open and load links in background, from any app, while allowing you to continue using the current app. * Lightweight and fast floating browser * Open multiple links (up to 4 in free version) * Reading mode for avid blog readers * More features coming soon…

Password generator PassCreatorFreeEvery day hundreds of thousands of hacked accounts in social networks and services. The easiest way to protect your account from hacking – a strong password. But to come up with a strong password is not so simple. Password generator greatly facilitates this task. PassCreator – powerful yet easy to use password generator. If you want to increase the security of your accounts and to protect them from breaking then this app is…

ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries$0.99ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries offers a fast and easy way to access dictionary content for a variety of languages. You can create your own custom dictionary sets selecting from a wide range of general translation dictionaries, explanatory, idiomatic, and also various subject dictionaries. ABBYY Lingvo do not require Internet connection. The dictionary will be an indispensable tool when traveling, at work or school.

Total BackupFreeIn a nutshell… Total Backup offers the ability to backup and restore user contact joins, contact groups and call log with the touch of a button. Never lose your ordered contact list and groups when deleting accounts, reseting or migrating to a new device. Save and restore your call log fast and without hassle. What is it good for? Have you spent countless hours managing your contacts?

Push PanicFreeTap the blocks to blast combinations off the screen before the pile of blocks reaches the red panic bar and topples over! Push Panic includes 75 intense levels. Each of the four exhilarating game modes introduces explosive new challenges! SO MANY WAYS TO PLAY! Classic Panic – Tap the blocks to blast combinations off the screen before the pile of blocks reaches the red panic bar and topples over!

Turbo WordsFreeWelcome to the fast-paced world of Turbo Words, the most addictive and challenging social word game today! This game is quite sophisticated however can be played by all ages. The rules of the game are simple, simply choose: 1. a language 2. a time 3. a difficulty The game starts with a timer and two letters, you have to enter all the words that start and end with the letters required before the timer ends.

POP ISLANDSFreeSwitch, Catch & Combine to save hundreds of tiny POP bottled up ! Take advantage of different MAGICS to sail through more than 100 levels in this fun and addictive new puzzle adventure ! RETRY again and again 19 different minigames Multiplayer reactor 2 players and 4 players, coming soon in the next versions ! Please note POP ISLANDS is completely free to play but some items such as extra characters…

Back to the MoonFreeJoin Edward on his extraordinary travels through space, all the way to the end of the universe and back. By fighting the force of gravity, escaping flying asteroids and avoiding colossal collisions with planets you will guide Edward to his final destination and allow him to fulfill his lifelong dream – to travel to the moon. With the tip of your finger you will take control of Edward and lead him through space.

Helpless HeroFreeA new game from Kuma the Bear that anyone can play! You only need to use one finger, but “”Helpless Hero”” is not easy! The evil king of an otherwise peaceful land has taken the princess to his endless tower! A hero hurried to rescue her, but he was in such a rush that he forgot everything but his helmet! Oh no! Now any attack would be fatal! Tap the screen to avoid the obstacles and climb to the top of the tower…

Science Quiz Game Pro$0.99Science Quiz game is the favorite Quiz App for hundreds of thousands of people around the globe, now an App for AndroidT on Google PlayT. Science Quiz game is a fun and entertaining game for all ages, students and children. This is one of the best ways to gain knowledge and sharpen your basics about science while learning a lot through entertainment. Test your friends, kids and people around you of how much they know about science…

Belly Bird 3DFreeBelly Bird 3D is a brand new classical arcade title. Inspired by the famous “Flappy Bird” we developed an entirely new interpretation of this great game. Immerge into a gorgeous fully animated 3d world and compare your skills worldwide.

STELLAR GHOSTS$0.99Stellar Ghosts is a team of veteran mercenaries mostly hired by the corrupted intergalactic government. In this time of rebellion, the Congress want to keep his investment in all the energy stones extraction point all over the galaxy. Chose among 6 playable characters, upgrade their skills as you progress through the game. Fight hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses in this original 3rd person action adventure shooter game.

Smart SophiaFreePHYSICS-BASED LOGICAL ADVENTURE AND PUZZLE PLATFORMER GAMEPLAY Sophia is a brave and smart girl. The goal is simple – you should help her to reach the star. Collect all coins (totems) to gain bonus – curious facts in the end of each level that you can share with your friends. Smart Sophia is a brain-training game with many logical moments. Simple, addictive and fun. Your game will be as fascinating as your creativity!

VirosisFreeTired of fast paced, aggressive shoot them up type of twin stick shooters, with no background story. Well this game is the exact opposite to the genre. The game is excellent for younger and older kids, simple to use and fun to play, entertaining and enjoyable. About 1 million years ago two gigantic celestial bodies collided, ended up in massive explosion, causing some of the rocks drifting towards planet Earth.

Futile TilesFreeThis exciting arcade game has a simple goal, yet it is one of the most difficult games known to mankind. Fit blocks to holes in fast-paced tapping frenzy. Fun to play alone, even more amazing with friends. Compete for the global mastery of the Google Play Leaderboards with the online community. 18 leaderboards to conquer, one for each type of game mode. Tip: You can use several fingers to tap the screen.

Clash of Clones / Kill BirdsFree“The irony is strong with this one.” Do you like clone birds? If not then join us to destroy as many clones as you can! Swipe with your fingers like a ninja and kill the birds with thunderbolts. Let your trusted eagle clone to clash into the clone producing birds and fight with the giant purple bird, the mother of clones. Survive and kill them all! Get your parachute power-ups and beware of the tricky clone power-ups!

Tiny CupFreeMovement is happiness. Everyone should get involved with TINY CUP now! TINY CUP is a brand new casual soccer game. intuitive control and simple gameplay which you know and love it. There are over 32 national teams in TINY CUP. Just tap to beat defenders to win the cup! Let your favourite national team to get no.1 of the world-wide ranking!